Dry Eye
Nutraceutical for Dry Eye Coming This Fall
Bausch + Lomb previewed a forthcoming product and pointed to company-funded research showing treatment effects possible after two, four and eight weeks of daily use.
04/26/2024
Patient Survey Describes Dry Eye Management Habits, Burdens
Most rely on artificial tears more so than eyelid-based interventions, 22% spend an hour or more daily on care and less than half reported that their primary source of information is their eyecare provider.
04/19/2024
Dry Eye Patients Have Worse Sleep Quality
Study shows they are at a higher risk of experiencing insufficient sleep, excessive sleepiness and longer sleep latency.
04/09/2024
New Punctal Plug Features Tapered End for Easier Insertion
The device is made with a degradable material designed to last about six months.
04/08/2024
MGD: A Condition with Multiple Disease Pathways?
Eyelid vascularity was closely tied to inflammation, while other signs weren’t.
04/04/2024
Meibomian Gland Length May be Underrepresented by Traditional Meibography Devices
OCT imaging—performed with longer wavelengths—captured a greater percentage of these structures. Researchers wonder if the distinction may impact clinical management decisions.
04/03/2024
Artificial Tears Disrupt Inflammatory Cycle, Study Shows
In addition to replenishing aqueous fluid, these OTC products help break the hyperosmolar status of the ocular surface.
03/25/2024
Survey: For Relief, DED Patients Most Likely to Rest Eyes, Drink Water, Use Compresses
Study investigates public enthusiasm for these and other behavioral modifications that might mitigate DED.
03/14/2024
Depression, Anxiety Risk Factors for Dry Eye
Study also found demographic disparities, with higher risk profiles among women and Asian and Native American individuals, while Black patients may be underrepresented in prevalence data.
03/12/2024
Certain Systemic Drugs Associated with Increased DED Severity
Worse clinical signs were found in users of antihistamines, aspirin, vitamin D3 and seizure medications, while those using diuretics had less MGD.
02/13/2024
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
